Join historian Dr. Jane McGaughey as she discusses the life and times of Colonel James FitzGibbon, one of the best-known soldiers in 19th century Upper Canada, and a familiar face to many in Toronto. Arriving in in the colony as a dashing young officer, he further earned the public's esteem for his roles in stemming...
Jean-Marie Guerrier presents a virtual tour of Ottawa, exploring the impact and outstanding contributions of Black Canadians to our city. Via Zoom.
On Saturday, February 1st, the History Symposium is proud to be offering the fourth annual Thesis Competition to students speaking on Canadian History! They are looking for candidates to compete. Up for grabs is $1000 in Scholarships! Deadline for applying is January 17th. For rules and how to apply to this competition, please visit their...
L’auteur Eric Thierry explore la vie remarquable et l’héritage de l’explorateur français qui a remonté la rivière des Outaouais en 1613 et dont la statue est un point central de la capitale nationale depuis plus d’un siècle. Via Zoom.
Conférencier : Jean-Louis Grosmaire, Écrivain, géographe L’immense engagement du Canada lors des deux grandes guerres mondiales est connu de la majorité des gens. Ce que l’on sait moins, c’est que des soldats canadiens, et plus particulièrement acadiens, furent envoyés loin du front, en Franche-Comté, pour contribuer à l’effort de guerre du Canada. Pourquoi et comment ces...
